Editorial Review

One couldn't select a more delightful and exciting premise for a children's book than the tale of a young boy lying awake on Christmas Eve only to have Santa Claus sweep by and take him on a trip with other children to the North Pole. And one couldn't ask for a more talented artist and writer to tell the story than Chris Van Allsburg. Allsburg, a sculptor who entered the genre nonchalantly when he created a children's book as a diversion from his sculpting, won the 1986 Caldecott Medal for this book, one of several award winners he's produced. Read more

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Great Book
I thought this book was great - it was really colorful. The overall feel reminded me of the book "Now I Know the Ten Commandments". I recommend it to anyone.

I like this book...and I think you will too!
This book is about a little boy who finds a train in front of his house. He has a chance to go on a great journey...does he get on the train? I think you will like this book. This book makes me feel happy. Your kids might like it too!

S, Bartkus Review
This beautifully written 1986 Caldecott Award winning book captivates readers young and old to love this Christmas classic.The story is told from a young boy's point of view of waiting for Santa to arrive on Christmas Eve, only to find a train waiting outside his bedroom window ready to go to the North Pole.Van Allsburg immediately draws the reader into the story by capturing the young boy leaning outside his window leading the reader to turn the page and see what the boy sees. The storyline follows the journey of a boy on the Polar Express train to see Santa in the North Pole and receive the first gift of Christmas.It teaches a strong lesson for those who believe and is appropriate for children while bringing back the warm eager memories of waiting for Santa.Van Allsburg's award winning illustrations are so realistic and fill the pages to capture the emotions and spirit of the children.His use of shading to create shadows on each page capture the essence of the Christmas Eve night.The lights in the background seem to pop out in the background as if one turned on a light switch.The detailed realistic drawings capture the emotion of the young boy especially when he lost the bell that Santa had given him.We see him on the train and empathize with him along with the other children as if we were riding right there in the train with him.Although the illustrations gained the main recognition of the story, his use of rich descriptive language also strengthen the story.Van Allsburg's use of similes to compare, give vivid details and appeal to the senses of the reader.For example, one line describes the chocolate cocoa as " melted chocolate bars."The popularity of this book was made into a blockbuster movie and Van Allsburg's talent of lasting artisitic impression and rich language was not lost.This book will continue to touch readers of all ages and capture the warm spirit of Christmas. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Children: Grades 2-3    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Christmas    5. Classics    6. Fiction    7. Holidays & Celebrations - Christmas    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. North Pole    10. Preschool Picture Story Books    11. Santa Claus    12. Transportation - General    13. Van Allsburg, Chris    14. Juvenile Fiction / Holidays & Festivals / Christmas   

Editorial Review

When Judy and Peter find a board game in the park, they take it home, hoping to alleviate their boredom. One live lion, an erupting volcano, and a dozen destructive monkeys later, the children are no longer bored. Their jungle adventure game has come to life! Chris Van Allsburg is a master at walking the line between fantasy and reality. His unusually sculptured drawings (familiar to the many devoted fans of the Caldecott-winning Read more

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Jumanji Children's book
This book was in perfect condition when it arrived in New Zealand. I was particularly impressed with the service I received from Amazon and the quickness of my delivery. Thumbs Up!!!

A Thrilling Childhood Memory
Jumanji is a great book! I am 23 years old now and I still remember the day my 2nd grade teacher read Jumanji to my class. I was hanging on her every word and the illustrations were absolutley amazing. This was in the year 1987 and up to that point I had never seen pictures so vividly and immaculately rendered. Jumanji was unlike any other book that I had read because it was fun, exciting, adventurous, and also eerie which added to the intrigue. I was very disappointed by the movie interpretation of it, because it's nothing like the real thing.

Jumanji
Jumanji is an exhilarating book.Itis a fiction book and fiction books are better than nonficiton because when somebody tells you the truth it`s not fun. Another reason I liked Jumanji is because Chris Van Allsburg writes pretty good books and his pictures are breathtaking. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure - General    2. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 2-3    5. Children: Grades 3-4    6. Classics    7. Fairy Tales & Folklore - General    8. Fiction    9. Games    10. Juvenile Fiction    11. Play    12. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    13. Sports & Recreation - Games - General    14. Van Allsburg, Chris    15. Juvenile Fiction / Action & Adventure   

Editorial Review

"Witches' brooms don't last forever. They grow old, and even the best of them, one day, lose the power of flight.... On very rare occasions, however, a broom can lose its power without warning, and fall, with its passenger, to the earth below ... which is just what happened one cold autumn night many years ago." So begins Read more

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SOME OF THE AUTHOR'S BEST WORK
I did indeed love this one.The art work, per usual, for this author, was absolutely perfect.It is the type of work that can appeal to children as well as adults (I'm well into my sixties, and I enjoyed it...of course I have a lot of little boy in me still).As to the narrative, I did feel this was one of the author's better works.Allsburg is certainly a teller of good stories.I have observed this work being read to the children at our local library and it is one of their favorites.Again, the art work is almost magical, quite detailed and rather amazing to view.Recommend this one highly.

Teacher
I teach second grade and my class just loved this book. Chris Van Allsburg is one of our favorite authors but this is one of his best!!

Great book for all ages
I am 23 and plan to teach at the secondary level, but when we read this book in one of my education classes I knew I had to share it.I bought it, went to a first grade classroom and they were hooked.Many wanted to hear it again, others wanted to get a copy for themselves, still others just wanted to look at the magnificent pictures again.It is a fabulous book and a wonderful story! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Brooms and brushes    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 1-2    4. Children: Grades 3-4    5. Fiction    6. Holidays & Celebrations - Halloween    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Magic    9. Preschool Picture Story Books    10. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    11. Van Allsburg, Chris    12. Juvenile Fiction / Holidays & Festivals / Halloween    13. Picture books   

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WHAT A FASCINATING WORK!
Other reviewers have used the word "strang" to discribe this work.I think the words "haunting" and "mysterious," probably hit closer to the mark.At least they do for me.This is one of those works that will certainly make you think.More importantly, it will make, or should make, the young reader think.That is the key to the fascination of the text of this work.Beyond doubt, the illustrations are quite wonderful, even beautiful.I did not the some of the youth reviews here were not overly enthusiastic.I have found that many young people do indeed "get" the story, while others do not.Some simply do not have the capacity to wonder, to imagine.This is sort of sad in a way, but on the other hand, it is works such as this, that if read with an adult who does have that spark of wonder in them, might allow some of that wonder to rub off.I like a good fantasy and a good mystery, ergo, I liked this book and do recommend it.The art work and stark writing alone are worth it.

can you figure out who the stranger is?
some criticize the tale because it leaves much open to speculation/imagination; that is part of the appeal of this Van Allsburg work; I had to read it 2 or 3 times before I figured out the ID of the stranger; then I wanted to read it again to see all the clues I had missed; it is so clever; I agree that it is not a book for small children, but not because of adult themes or unrealistic elements (driver hitting pedestrian, no injury to pedestrian, driver not punished for crime, stranger going home to family, risk of child abuse when stranger alone w/daughter, etc); it is not a book for small children because they would not understand the complexity of the symbolism; about a 1st grader would understand it for sure; beyond that, any age can enjoy; I can see how teachers like to read it w/classes to spur thinking & discussion

The Three Little wolves and the Big Bad Pig
This book was hilarious! This book was outstanding because it told the original story from a whole different point of view. It has some extra details here and there. The originals story had the houses made up of bricks, straw, and sticks. This story has the houses made up of completely different things.This book is suitable especially for little kids because it has parts that are histerical! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1986    2. Autumn    3. Boston    4. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    5. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    6. Children: Grades 1-2    7. Children: Kindergarten    8. Fiction    9. Juvenile literature    10. Massachusetts    11. Nature & the Natural World - Seasons    12. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    13. Van Allsburg, Chris    14. Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction, Fantasy, Magic   

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WONDERFUL CONCEPT - YOU MIGHT WANT TO OWN THIS ONE
This is a different book in so many ways.It is really one that should be placed not only in the children's section of the library, but the adult also.The author gives us a brief explanation as to where the pictures came from (no spoiler here..read it yourself), and then the book begins.Each picture is all Allsburg.Wonderful black and white illustrations done in pencil and, as with his other books, each illustrtion is absolutely captivating and a delight to gaze at or study.Each picture is accompanied by just one line of a story with no explanation other than the picture itself.This is a wonderful book to add to a creative writing class, for any age, contemplate late evenings, or just to enjoy anytime.This work will certainly not hurt a childs imagination and infact can start the day-dreaming going in most adults.I highly recommend this one and highly recommend you add it to your home library.

Haunting and Beautiful
When I first saw this book as a kid it really sparked my imagination.To this day I still get chills when I look at the pictures that speak volumes through mere implication.Allsburg is a visual master with a mind for sharp effective prose, to which this is a testament

The Mysteries of Harris Burdick
There is no age limit for enjoying this book. Anyone can let their imagination run wild! The illustrations are beyond beautiful... they are somewhat spiritual!! Buy this for any creative thinker you know (and love). ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    2. Interactive Adventure    3. Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories    4. Mystery and detective stories    5. Mystery/Suspense    6. Plot-your-own stories    7. Fiction    8. Juvenile Fiction / Mysteries & Detective Stories    9. Picture books   

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excellent point of view book!
my students loved the setup of this book. it is well written and the perspective of the ants is awesome. I'm going to get the rest of his books.thank you so much.

Children's lit. review
The story serves as a good example of how greed can be harmful to students.It also demonstrates how pictures may be used to help a reader understand text.For example, The author never names the crystal, but by looking at the pictures they can determine that it's sugar.The story is engaging for young readers because ants are small, non-threatening characters.Also, by using the ants to teach a lesson kids may not even realize they're learning.It is written in an attractive yet concise manner, and could be useful in teaching kids how to write text to describe pictures.

ants are cool
I think this isgreat bookbecauseit is about2 ants that go in a house and think that a sinkis a waterfalland think thatgrassarebigwoodsand thinkthatsalt arebigdimens and thenfallintoa bigbucketofsaltand took it home this is why I like this book and I think this is a great book ... Read more

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Disturbed by Racial Overtones
Chris Van Allsburg's books are some of the greatest in the history of children's literature. If you've never seen the Mysteries of Harris Burdick, or The Wreck of the Zephyr, you should select overnight delivery and get them tomorrow. But it seems a disturbing choice that, for his first book centered on African-American characters, he illustrates the young black girl lapping water from a dog's dish and otherwise behaving like an animal. Perhaps poor judgment is to blame, rather than racism; I choose to believe this is true. But I would have a hard time justifying this book to anyone.

A Fun Story With Great Illustrations
From the Coldecott Medal winning author of such beloved storybooks as JUMANJI and THE POLAR EXPRESS comes another whimsical story in the form of PROBUDITI!With beautiful illustrations and a premise that any child will love, this is another storybook that's sure to please.
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Subjects:  1. Brothers and sisters    2. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 1-2    5. Family - Siblings    6. Fiction    7. Holidays & Celebrations - Birthdays    8. Humorous Stories    9. Hypnotism    10. Juvenile Fiction    11. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    12. Tricks    13. Juvenile Fiction / Family / Siblings   

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*IsaacNewton'sFavoriteFIGTALE*
From what place of antiquity does this Tale come?It doubtless comes from an intersection of mystery and imagination. The reader's response need only be Fits of Laughter . . . and . . . "Hail, Marcel"!
good book
The sweetest fig is a great book.I liked reading it.My dog dreams of bones and chasing rabbits.Marcel is a really smart dog. Mr. bibot was mean to him.He deserved it. You should buy this book because it is good and you will love it. It is my favorite.
The Sweetest Fig
The Sweetest Fig story takes place in Paris, France. Monsiur Bibot, the coldhearted dentist, helped a patient who had a toothache. After Bibot helped her, all she could pay him with were two magical figs. In disbelief, Bibot took the figs and shoved her out of his office. When Bibot went home, he decided to eat one of the figs as an evening snack. It was the seetest fig Bibot had ever tasted, it just wasn't until the next morning that Monsieur Bibot realized it indeed was so magical that it had the power to make your dreams come true. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bedtime & Dreams    2. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 1-2    5. Dogs    6. Dreams    7. Fiction    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Magic    10. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    11. Juvenile Fiction / Bedtime & Dreams   

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I love Chris VanAllsburg
This book has a great message, but it seems a little more forced than some of his other titles.All of his books are great for teaching children to infer meaning from text!

An educational, magical children's book
When I read this book a tear came to my eye. I knew Chris Van Allsburg was right about recycling and keeping the earth clean. Ifthere are parents that have kids that actually like to keep the earth clean, I suggest they read it to their kids!

Not consitent with the morals I want to pass to my children...
This book is a pretty extreme children's story that follows the new religion of environmentalism.Very anti-technology and anti- progress... no lawn mowers, no electric dryers?We received this as a gift and I will not be keeping it.I wouldn't read this book to my children. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Children: Grades 3-4    3. Dreams    4. Environmental protection    5. Fiction    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Juvenile Literature    8. Man    9. Nature & the Natural World - Environment    10. Nature & the Natural World - General    11. Pollution    12. Juvenile Fiction / Nature & the Natural World   

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young kids love it but a little on the darkside
I have a two and a three yr old, both girls, and they love guessing what happens (it shows the picture on the first page then explains "The K was quietly kidnapped" on the next page)When I first read it, I found some of the letters to be a little on the dark side (k was kidnapped, Q was quartered, D was nearly drowned, etc)and although I hesitated giving it to my kids, it is one of their favorite books.

An Alphabet book with a brain
You'd think a six year old would be too old for alphabet books.Not for this one.Enjoyable for adults too.

"A winner for 5 year olds"
This has been the first book that has received 'read it again and then again and then again in the same day' award in our house.Clever inventive presentation of the alphabet.Even Granny stumbled over a couple of the 'Acts'.Well done, author Van Allsburg. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1987    2. Alphabet    3. Alphabet books    4. Boston    5. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    6. Children: Kindergarten    7. Concepts - Alphabet    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Massachusetts    10. ABC books    11. English    12. Juvenile Fiction / Concepts / Alphabet   

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the wretched stone
When I read a book I want it to be funny and informitive. My favorite book the wretched stone by cris van allsbrg.In the book all the people turn into monkey becaues of a stone that they brought on the ship from a island.If you like fiction book and you like funny books the wretched stone is the book for you.

The Wretched Stone

The Wretched Stone
The Wretched Stone is a jammed packed children's book. It is about a ship that is sailing a cross the ocean. While sailing they find a island, thinking the island ifs filled with fruit and vegetables. The crew goes to search the island I hopes of finding fruits and vegetables. All they find is a glowing rock. The crew becomes hypnotized by the rock, and lock themselves in a large room on the ship. Finally the captain gets in the room and the crew has all turned to monkeys. After that incident they sink the ship, and crew becomes humans again. Then a while after they sank the ship the crew members had a strange appetite for bananas. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure    2. Action & Adventure - General    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 2-3    5. Juvenile Literature    6. Sea stories    7. Van Allsburg, Chris    8. Juvenile Fiction / Action & Adventure   

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The Wreck of the Zephyr
Students love this story. Great for teaching how to infer.

Jumanji
jumanji is a WONDERFUL book a real page turner. It was a delight to read and the illustrations were awsone!!!

children have an imagination
My two sons adored this book and I have now purchased it for my grandchildren. I read it each year to a class of first graders and they love using their imaginations to see the boats sailing - and to write their own ending. A great book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure    2. Action & Adventure - General    3. Boats and boating    4. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    5. Children: Grades 2-3    6. Fiction    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Sailing    9. Juvenile Fiction / Action & Adventure   

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Helprin delivers an elegant masterpiece
In "Veil" Mark Helprin and Chris Van Allsburgh offer up a mythictale which, while dark, will disturb and delight readers of all ages(though the elegant, sometimes labrynthine prose style will probably appealmore to older, more sophisticated readers). This book (as well as itspredecessor, "A City In Winter,") is no doubt destined to becomea classic, both to fans of fantasy and of children's literature for itsmoving story and its religious/philosophical themes. extremely enjoyable triumph of the human spirit
having listened to this book on audio cassette i have nothing but good things to say for the narrator and writer.I loved this story and havelistened to it more than once. I can only hope the author will do us thehonor of continuing this trilogy. Beauty and Ugly Truth as well
A simply incredible book of hard-to-find wonder.Unlike some of the others, my husband and I liked the Tookyshiem parts best.The queen's speech against them was a classic. At least that's my opinion. A gem of a book.They should reprint the prequels! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - Fantasy    2. Children: Grades 2-3    3. Fantasy fiction    4. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    5. Fiction    6. Juvenile Fiction / General   

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I can just see someone coloring this book.
It looks like a coloring book at the beginning.I can see one of my students picking it up and coloring in it before they realize it isn't for that at all.

Love 'Bad Day'
A teacher I was working in the classroom with read this book to her 4th grade class. I was hooked! I read this book to children from the 1st grade to the 5th. I cannot read this book out loud without laughing! This is a wonderful book, I love it! Van Allsburg is now one of my favorite authors.

For all ages!
Allburg is the best picture book writer out there. He gets a idea like a child would, such as how the cowboys in a picture book feel, and isn't afraid to go full speed ahead and explore it.Read more

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A Landmark Story
From the brilliant author and artist, Chris Van Allsburg, who brought us Jumanji and the Polar Express, comes this delightfully surreal story of the unusual help a boy gets when he's studying for his Geography test about landmarks of the world. There is very little text but the characteristic black and white line drawings of Van Allsburg speak volumes.There are lots of subtle details that make you want to look this book over again and again.The clever Geography lesson is sure to be remembered forever when learned in this fun-filled fashion. It's a great book with Van Allsburg's usual wry little twist at the end. Don't miss it!

Ben's Dream by Chris Van Allsburg
By the author of the well-known Jumanji and The Polar Express, Ben's Dream is full of incredible black and white line drawings. Beginning on a normal after-school afternoon, Ben leaves his reality (in typical Van Allsburg fashion)for far-away adventures visiting the world's major monuments.Read more

Subjects:  1. Bedtime & Dreams    2. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 2-3    5. Dreams    6. Fiction    7. Floods    8. Juvenile Fiction / Bedtime & Dreams   

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The Garden of Abdul Gasazi
This book was very enthralling to me. It was about a boy who has to take care of someone's evil dog. One day, they go for a walk and near a dog-forbidden magical garden. The leash breaks, and the boy must go find the dog. He goes up to the house of Abdul, and finds out that the dog has been transformed into a duck! He goes back home very worried. When the owner of the dog returns, he tells her the sad story. Then, all of a sudden, the dog appears.

SO MUCH MORE THAN A BOOK
If there were a so-much-more-than-a-book category, this title would head the list.The Garden of Abdul Gasazi written and gloriously illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg, and read by Jason Robards is a standout. Another Good VanAllsburg Book
Very intriguing plot with excellent pencil drawings! A young boy is minding a dog for the day.Did a magician really turn the dog into a duck?Read this engaging book to find out. This is another fine product from VanAllsburg.(...) ... Read more

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Zathura the great adventure!
Zathura was the greatest book of my life! I made a connection with this book. There is a robot and I used to have a robot toy.It would be so cool to have a robot. We have been studying about the solar system and the big brother loses his gravity.Question - what does Master Yoda know about science?Read this book and let me know what you thought! May the force be with you.Sebastian

NOT HIS BEST BUT GOOD SOLID WORK
I am a big fan of Allsburg's art work.His capturing of shades is almost magical. This work is no exception.I was not as thrilled with the narrative of this one as I was with much of his other work though.This author obviously has a great imagination and great story telling abilities...he probably could have put them to better use here and been a bit more original.That being said, this is still a very good book and certainly worth owning.Recommend it highly.

If youv'e read Jumanji, then you have read this book
Being the action packed sequel to Jumanji, Zarthura follows the same feel as its predecessor, with even a title mention to the board game Jumanji mentioned in the book.
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Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure - General    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 2-3    4. Children: Grades 3-4    5. Fiction    6. Games    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Juvenile Science Fiction / Fantasy    9. Play    10. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    11. Van Allsburg, Chris    12. Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction, Fantasy, Magic    13. Science fiction   

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Timeless Classic Only Grows More Beautiful Over Time
Few books can leave an indelible impression like The Polar Express. The train journey to visit Santa is about every little child's dream... and Chris recounts it through a vivid imagination and passion for children's literature that was a huge inspiration for me. This project only grew more vibrant through its association with Tom Hanks and company...and this Anniversary Edition makes that very clear. I advise you to grab this and share it with your kids... I know they will love it as much as mine do!
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Subjects:  1. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Christmas    5. Fiction    6. Holidays & Celebrations - Christmas    7. Holidays & Festivals - Christmas    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Preschool Picture Story Books    10. Santa Claus    11. Juvenile Fiction / Holidays & Festivals / Christmas   

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La Escoba de la Viuda : The Widow's Broom
En casa de mi amiga Cala fue la primera vez que leí �La Escoba de la Viuda� de Chris Van Allsburg, fué el diseño del libro lo que primero me llamó la atención, empecé a leerlo y a ver detalladamente las ilustraciones que son verdaderamente fantásticas; deleitando mis pupilas continué con la lectura, es definitivamente un libro de fantasía para niños y grandes que siguen siendo niños.¡Estupenda la idea del libro!Y siendo la lectura tan sencilla, que sentí como me transformaba en una niña de 8 años...¡Fué una experiencia mágica! En unas vacaciones por la ciudad de México, encontré el libro en una pequeña librería y no perdí la oportunidad de obsequiarlo.Este libro es uno de mis favoritos y no me canso de recomendarlo a quien tenga niños y de leerlo cada vez que se presenta una oportunidad.Read more

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My 3 yr old LOVED the movie so this book is perfect !!
This book was what we wanted - the original book is not enough like the movie for us.
No attention to detail
We saw the movie last year with my then 2 year old who loved the movie.We bought The Polar Express book and he loves having it read to him.This year we bought the DVD and he has watched it many times this Christmas season.Someone gave my mother The Magic Journey and when we read it to my now 3 year old he has found some of the errors in it and I have found more.Some of the pictures are directly from the movie and others are not.The Lonely Boy, Billy, is dressed differently at the beginning of the book than he actually was in the movie and is at the end of the book.The hero boy pulled the brake in the engine to stop for the cariboo, not the girl.There are more errors than this, too many to list.Don't buy this book, buy the original.It is beautifully written and illustrated.This book is a joke.

Pictures in Book were dark and gloomy
I went to see the movie and it was great!!!
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Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Children: Grades 3-4    3. Christmas    4. Fiction    5. Holidays & Celebrations - Christmas    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Movie Tie - In    8. North Pole    9. Santa Claus